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Firefighters were on a separate rescue call in Mount Baldy when a hiker flagged them down. The trapped driver told firefighters she lost control of her Ford Ranger after trying to avoid a deer in the road.

Deschutes National Forest Supervisor Holly Jewkes has tapped two local candidates for key leadership positions on the Forest. Kevin Larkin, Bend-Fort Rock

Stanley Henry Pfister of Willow Creek passed away peacefully on Monday, January 16, 2023, surrounded by family. Stanley, known to friends and family as Stan, was born on March 14, 1950 in Fresno the second of four children to Hank and Doris Pfister. He remained there until graduating from Fresn

Grizzly Flats was the Caldor Fire's first victim but decades-old studies showed Grizzly could one day burn. Promises were made to protect it, but were not kept

Looking to try a new, exciting career in wildland fire? Whether you want to work outside or in the office, the Bureau of Land Management has various seasonal entry-level fire jobs for you to consider. The BLM protects over 16 million acres of public lands throughout Oregon and Washington. These lands range from forested lands to high desert. This creates a complex fire program with variety—no two days are the same. BLM is part of a larger, collaborative wildland fire management community and...

Many people assume that a firefighter's sole job is to put out fires; however, that is just the tip of the ice...

Canyon News MALIBU—Chris Brossard is the new Fire Safety Liaison for the city of Malibu on March 29, 2021. The Fire Safety Liaison was a position created after the 2018 Woolsey Fire in order to protect the residents and enhance the city’s wildfire capabilities. Brossard is replacing seasoned firefighter Jerry Vandermeulen who will retire after more than 20 years and was part responsible for safety planning after the Woolsey Fire, according to the Malibu Times.  Although retiring, Vander...

City of Malibu Hires New Fire Safety Liaison Apr. 14, 2021 at 1:00 pm The City of Malibu has hired Chris Brossard to serve as the City’s new Fire Safety Liaison effective Monday, March 29, 2021. “The Fire Safety Liaison position was created after the devastating 2018 Woolsey Fire to ramp up the City’s efforts to help residents be more prepared for wildfires and enhance the City’s wildfire response capabilities,” said Mayor Mikke Pierson. “I am proud to say that Jerry Vandermeulen ha...

Dover Twp. firefighter falls through floor battling New Year’s Day blaze Updated Jan 02, 2021; A Dover Township firefighter was rescued after falling through a floor while battling a house fire on New Year’s Day. Crews were dispatched around 7:40 a.m. for a report of a fully engulfed home in the 6100 block of Mountain Road, according to the Dover Township Fire Department. “A mayday was called by our Engine Captain for a firefighter that fell through the floor,” the department wrote in ...